Cantemus Choir
April 30, 2026
Weekly Schedule - Tuesdays: 5:45pm-7:45pm
World Songs - Sun. May 17
HYC’s final concert of the main season! Invite your family and friends to hear music from all over the world, and celebrate the amazing we’ve had this year as a choir.
Where: Sheslow Auditorium, Singer enter Stage Door on West Side to go directly to the basement. 2507 University Ave, Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
When: Call time 12:50pm, Concert 4:00pm
Wearing: Formal Uniform (all black, no jewelery except small earrings)
Bring: Water bottle. PHONES must be left in the basement during rehearsals and performance.
End of Year - Assessments
Sign up for a time with Mrs. Bartemes to complete your skills check for the end of the year! Singers will be assessed on rhyhmic and melodic reading, as well as ear training excercises.
*8th graders and changed voices can sign up with Mr. Gookin to assess for Chamber Choir!
National Anthem @ I-Cubs - Sunday, June 7
HYC has been accepted to sing the National Anthem again this year for the I-Cubs. This is a fun event, and a great way to spend time with friends on a Sunday afternoon after we finish singing! If you are available, please sign up so we have a big group for the game! If you are going on tour these times are work great with our rehearsal schedule.
You must attend ONE of the rehearsal times below @ WHLC
Tuesday, June 2nd - 5:00-5:30pm
Saturday, June 6th - 12:15-12:45pm
Where: Principal Park
When: June 7th, Call time 12:00pm, Perform at 1:00pm
Wearing: Informal Uniform (HYC purple t-shirt and jeans/shorts)
Italy Tour
Information and reminders about the trip, flights, hotels, rehearsals, etc. can be found at the button below!
First Tour Rehearsal is Sunday, May 31 from 2-5pm. Click info page below for FULL rehearsal schedule.
Final Tour Meeting is Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30pm. Families should attend with singer (approx. 45min), and we will have rehearsal following the meeting until 8:00pm
Upcoming Events:
May 17 - WorldSongs - 12:50pm-6:00pm, Sheslow Auditorium
May 18 - Awards Night - 5:00pm-7:00pm, WHLC
*tour rehearsal schedule Runs May 31-June 23 - check link above for all times
*Assessments. These 15min slots will run on various days from May 16-June 20
June 7 - I-Cubs National Anthem
June 26-28 - TBD - Des Moines Arts Festival (Silver cord hours available!)
June 29-July 6 - Italy Tour